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Germany's National Reference Laboratory for African swine fever (ASF) has warned that the country's outbreak is still in its early stages. 

Pig producers across the country are suffering from straw shortages and high prices on the back of this summer’s poor harvest.

Businesses involved in the export of live animals are reminded that the way the animals are identified will change next year. 

APHA is looking for participants from the UK for a new EU-funded study on the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity on pig farms.

Five more wild boar in the German state of Brandenburg have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). 

The GB breeding herd has achieved significant performance gains over the past 12 months, the latest data from Agrosoft shows. 

China has banned pork imports from Germany, following confirmation of African swine fever in wild boar close to the Polish border on Thursday.

The NPA has welcomed confirmation of a new Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Japan that could potentially boost pork exports. 

The German authorities are putting plans into place plans to minimise the impact of African swine fever on the feral and domestic pig herds. 

Confirmation of Germany's first case of African swine fever (ASF) could have a significant impact on the wider market.